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Kyle Korver
is likely headed from the Atlanta Hawks to the Cleveland Cavaliers in a trade
that make an already dangerous Cavs team even more lethal. While Korver doesn't
take many shots from inside the arc, he is a career 42.9 percent shooter from
three-point range. Combined with Kyrie Irving and J.R. Smith, Cleveland now has
the firepower to go shot-for-shot with Golden State.

What This Trade Means for Cleveland

For now, it
looks like Korver is going to replace Mike Dunleavy in the rotation while
also stepping in while J.R. Smith is out with a thumb injury. The best part for
the Cavs is that they aren't giving up a whole lot to get one of the top
players on a playoff team. Reports say that Cleveland is sending a future
first-round pick, Mike Dunleavy and some spare parts for Korver.

What This Trade Means for Atlanta

Atlanta is
currently fourth in the Eastern Conference. However, the Hawks trading away on
one of their top scorers could indicate that they don't feel good about staying
there. It is thought that Paul Millsap could be next on the trading
block, but it isn't currently clear if there is a suitor for him at the moment.
While there is some speculation that Toronto may trade for him, there likely
wouldn't enough room to pay both him and DeMar DeRozan next year.

What This Trade Means for the Rest of the NBA

Golden State
is surely going to be interested in any move that the Cavaliers make. It is
possible that they will try to make a move to match them whether they go out to
get another scorer or try to get another defensive specialist to shut Korver
down. However, it may be tough for the Warriors to make a move because they lack
salary cap space.

In the
immediate future, a fall by the Hawks could be good news for teams such as the Wizards or Knicks who are on the fringes on the playoff race. If the Hawks
fall, they could be there to take their spot. In the event that Toronto does
get Paul Millsap from Atlanta, they may be able to pose a significant challenge
to the Cavs this spring.

With the
acquisition of Kyle Korver, the rich get richer in the NBA. While it certainly isn't
as big of a move as the Warriors picking up Kevin Durant, Cleveland got one of
the best players on the market. In addition to improving their own roster, they
have set in motion a series of events that could shake-up the NBA landscape
this year and for years to come.